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Library News from South Country Library December 1, 2020 Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another. |
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(Las traducciones son de Google.) |
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Hello South Country Community! Here's what's coming up from the library: Teens, check out the upcoming crafts and games, and this month's Teen Book Club pick. For adults, we have art, genealogy, exercise, and the return of Savvy Sightseer's Virtual Vacation. And families with children, make sure you don't miss all of the winter and holiday craft kits, plus the usual weekly crafts and virtual events you've come to enjoy. Happy December and Happy Hanukkah. We hope your bellies are full and your hearts are warm. ~ South Country Library P.S. These are the final two weeks to vote for us in the Best of Long Island contest! Scroll down to Education on the left, click on Public Library, and find us near the bottom. |
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 Our Give or Take Food Pantryis located in the lobby, and available for those in need to obtain food items anytime the library is open. |
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We have a bin in the lobby where you can donate non-perishable food to help keep the pantry stocked. Thank you for your generosity! |
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Annual Winter Warmth Collection Now through December 14 |
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Please donate new socks, slippers, hats, scarves, gloves, and mittens in any size to the Children's Department. The Bellport Hagerman East Patchogue Alliance will distribute them to local families in need. |
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Gingerbread House Pick-up Thursday, December 10 through Saturday, December 12 Pick up your Gingerbread House Kit anytime on these three days. Available for those who have already preregistered to receive a kit. |
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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS These programs are intended for teens in grades 6 - 12 only. Registrants for virtual programs will be emailed a link. |
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Craft Kits Kits contain the necessary materials & instructions. |
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Ornaments Pick-up starts Wednesday, December 2 Decorate two ornaments to look like Santa & Rudolph. |
Book Page Wreath Pick-up starts Wednesday, December 16 Recycle some old discarded books into a beautiful wreath. |
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Games Escape the Library: Winter Sports Tuesday, December 8, 4:30 PM Try to beat the clock in the world of winter sports! Watch the play-by-play, solve the puzzles, and help a frosty athlete score big. Register here Game Night: Bingo Thursday, December 10, 5:30 PM Join us for a fun game of virtual bingo! |
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Movie Watch Party Let It Snow Friday, December 18, 6:30 pm
Fractured friendships, fledgling romances, a stranded pop star -- and an unforgettable party. Falling snow ushers in the unexpected.
To join the watch party, you'll need Google Chrome, a Netflix account, and the Netflix party extension. |
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Teen Book Club The Trials of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle by Rick Riordan Book Discussion on Monday, December 21, 4:30 PM After angering his father Zeus, the god Apollo is cast down from Olympus and must learn to survive in the modern world. |
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To borrow the book, call us at 631-286-0818 or click below: |
You can also borrow the book through our digital services: |
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Psst...need homework or testing help? Brainfuse has live tutoring hours daily from 10 AM - 11 PM. |
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TRIVIA for ALL! Congrats to the winner of the previous games: Ggp for Mickey Mouse & Kacey for 70's Name that Tune! Here are your next two challenges: |
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Open December 1 - 3 Finish the Movie Title Do you know the complete titles of these popular movies? |
Open December 8 - 10 World Capitals How well do you know the capitals of the world? |
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Each game is available to the first ten participants, and closes at 9:00 PM on the last day. |
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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS All programs are presented online through Zoom. For any questions about adult programs, email jsalvatore@sctylib.org |
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Savvy Sightseer Video Vacation Traditional Holiday Markets Available through the month of December Discover four European countries’ holiday magic as you tour the festive sights of traditional holiday markets in The Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, and England. Click here to watch. |
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Virtual Drawing Class Winter Cardinal
Available through the month of December Enjoy creating a color pencil drawing of a cardinal resting on a snow covered branch. Doris Benter leads viewers in this instructional drawing video. Materials needed: white paper, pencil, and colored pencils. Optional paint splatter will be demonstrated. Click here to watch. |
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Making the Most Out of Your Ancestry DNA Results
Thursday, December 3, 7:00 PM |
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DNA test results offer much more than finding out your ethnicity percentage. If you're thinking of using the Ancestry DNA service, attend this program to gain a better understanding of how you inherit your DNA and the difference between your genetic and genealogical family trees. |
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You will also learn how to analyze DNA matches and explore the benefits of the Ancestry ThruLines tool. Register here. |
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Virtual Qigong
Thursday, December 10, 10:00 - 11:00 AM This ancient, evidence-based Chinese healing art consists of gentle exercises which help lower blood pressure, and increase bone density and balance. Instructor Tom Linden is certified by the Center for Taiji Studies. Register here. |
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Virtual Chair Yoga
Monday, December 14, 10:00 - 11:00 AM Join Kristen Orsini for a rejuvenating hour of chair yoga with breath work for mind/body tension and stress release. Register here. |
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Virtual Tai Chi
Thursday, December 17, 10:00 - 11:00 AM Jim Cummings teaches the 24 movements of the Beijing Tai Chi form. Learn the fundamental movements and theory; improve balance, stability, and overall health. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and soft-soled shoes. Register here. |
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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES The Children's Department is open for browsing. There are no toys or games. Two internet/typing computers are available for kids to use. |
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Elf on the Shelf Contest Twinkle the Elf has returned to the Children's Department! |
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If your child can find Twinkle, tell us at the Children's Desk and your child will be entered in our raffle. One entry per child per day. Winner will be announced in early January. * * * * * * * Make A Friend for the Elf-on-a-Shelf! Now through December 23 Twinkle needs some elf friends! Pick up an elf sheet, decorate it, and name your elf. You can return it to the library or email a picture of it to childrens@sctylib.org and we'll put it in the Children's Department. |
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Letter of the Week Kit New letter every Wednesday |
Kit includes a letter craft, activity sheets, and letter cut-outs. Stop by the Children's Desk to get a kit or call 631-286-0818 ext. 2 to arrange curbside pick-up. Recommended for age 5 & younger. |
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Free Craft Kits every Saturday The box will be inside the Children's Department during these colder months. |
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Fridays at 10:30 AM Join Jen for some songs & fingerplays! You can view past Singalongs on YouTube. |
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Storytime! live via Zoom Mondays at 4:00 PM Email childrens@sctylib.org to request the Zoom link to participate. You can view past Storytimes on YouTube. |
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Santa's Beard Countdown Calendar Glue a cotton ball onto Santa's beard every day until the beard is full on December 24! No registration, while supplies last. |
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Hanukkah Craft Kit Pick up a craft kit to celebrate the festival of lights! No registration, while supplies last. |
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Penguin Paint Kit For children in grades K - 5. Get a Penguin Paint Kit created by The Art Nanny. While supplies last. |
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Pinecone Bird Feeder Kit This kit's for the birds! You supply the peanut butter or shortening (like Crisco). No registration, while supplies last. |
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Crystal Snowflake Kit For children in grades 2 – 5. Make a crystal snowflake with pipe cleaners and Borax. Adult supervision required, and you'll need a wide-mouth jar. While supplies last. |
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Make a paper pizza!
No registration, while supplies last.
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Snowman Ornament For children in grades K - 5. Make a cute snowman ornament! While supplies last. |
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Kwanza Craft Kit Make a Kinara craft and learn about the seven principles of Kwanzaa. No registration, while supplies last. |
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The Library has a Notary Public Call for our notary's availability: 631-286-0818 |
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Social Work Services Amy Baires is our social work intern from Stony Brook University. She can help with information, referrals, and paperwork for housing, treatment, social services, unemployment, food pantries, and more. |
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Amy speaks English & habla español. You can speak with her in person, by phone, or by email. Make an appointment by calling the Reference Desk at (631) 286-0818 ext. 1, or email abaires@sctylib.org. See the usual schedule at right, but please call before coming in to verify Amy's hours. |
Schedule Wednesdays 6:00 - 9:00 PM Saturdays 12:30 - 4:00 PM |
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Wednesdays at 7:00 PM Anonymous Age 18+ |
Join our South Country group if you are recovering from addiction and looking for support. |
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Past Webinars from South Country Library |
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Are you looking for the links to resources from previous issues, or want to access the pre-September issues? Click here for our storage page (en español). Note that this page will not be updated, so some resources are or will become obsolete. |
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22 Station Road Bellport, NY 11713
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Library Hours Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Sun: Closed through 2020 Curbside pickup available Mon-Fri: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sun: Closed through 2020 |
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